2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation
19 December, 2025Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports.
ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects
15 December, 2025Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and infrastructure to support Australia's transition to zero-emission transport.
New facility to boost homegrown solar PV manufacturing
05 December, 2025A major solar module manufacturing facility is due to be developed in the NSW Hunter Valley, bolstered by up to $151 million in funding from ARENA.
Vector vCTS.performance test system for megawatt charging
03 December, 2025 | Supplied by: VectorThis scalable system was developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik for testing the charging communication between EVs and EV supply equipment.
Trina Elementa 3 utility-scale battery system
03 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaThe system is fully compatible with leading inverter brands in the Australian market, according to Trina.
SA's Davenport BESS changes hands
26 November, 2025AMPYR Australia has formed an agreement with Green Gold Energy to acquire the Davenport battery energy storage system in South Australia.
Partnership to streamline smart lighting infrastructure
25 November, 2025 | Supplied by: ItronA collaboration between Australian and US companies is set to expand the rollout of smart lighting for Australian councils and utilities.
Electrification is key to net zero, but faces roadblocks: report
25 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Digital Industries SoftwareA recent energy sector survey indicates there is strong support for the use of AI and grid software to speed the energy transition.
Tackling energy insecurity in remote communities
24 November, 2025Researchers from Flinders and Macquarie Universities have presented the benefits of community-led energy systems for First Nations people in remote parts of Australia.
Electrification contract for Canadian icebreaker
18 November, 2025 | Supplied by: EchandiaSwedish maritime battery company Echandia has secured a contract from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new Canadian Coast Guard vessel.
Everything Electric in Melbourne this week
10 November, 2025Following a successful run in Sydney in March this year, the international EV and home energy event is coming to Melbourne from 14–16 November.
Accelerating vehicle-to-grid tech in Australia
07 November, 2025ARENA is collaborating with Amber Electric on a new project aimed at speeding up the adoption of 'batteries on wheels'.
Global renewable energy company launches Australian subsidiary
04 November, 2025 | Supplied by: SMA AltensoSMA Altenso's newest subsidiary, Altenso Australia, will specialise in large-scale utility projects.
ARENA funds tech to speed up large-scale solar
28 October, 2025Renewable energy company Nextracker is receiving up to $4.96 million from ARENA to deploy its proprietary solar construction and tracker technologies across multiple solar farms.
Paper-thin LEDs that are kinder to the eye
17 October, 2025A new, experimental LED is nearly as thin as paper and emits a warm, sun-like glow.
